Nadia Kashuka
Rancho Cucamonga,CA
Summary
Enthusiastic Principal versed in preparing annual school budgets and implementing improvements to reduce costs. Ambitious with career success building strong, effective teams of inspired educators and support staff. Over ten years of experience in academic landscape, with expert communication skills and team building abilities in a private and international school setting.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Principal
Quba Islamic School - New Dimensions
Rowland Heights, United States
01.2013 - Current
- Developed, articulated, and implemented a shared vision of learning in collaboration with the school community
- Developed and implemented policies, programs, curriculum activities, in a manner that promoted the educational development of each student and the professional development of each staff member
- Increased student achievement by an average of 1-2 grades above national performance.
- Create and design a schoolmaster class schedule considering the developmental and academic needs of the students
- Administered personnel policies and procedures for school faculty and staff.
- Observed, counseled, trained, and motivated staff to attain professional and educational goals
- Led training and implementation of Danielson's Framework for Teacher Evaluation
- Collaborated with school board and created an objective pay structure that allows for merit pay based on growth and performance
- Identified the annual objectives and needs for scheduling, instructional, and extracurricular programs of the school
- Evaluated student progress in the instructional program by means that included the maintaining of up-to-date student data
- Boosted student involvement in the school community by creating a Student Government
- Partnered with parents and established a Parent-Teacher Association
- Supervise and appraise the performance of the school staff
- Affect or recommend changes that will lead to improved administration, supervision, and opportunity for student development
- School event planning and budgeting.
- Oversaw schedule management and protocols for orientation, registration and related activities.
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies and behavior modification.
- Cultivated positive relationships between community members, school students and teachers.
- Mentored newly hired educators and provided encouragement and feedback.
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
- Prepared school budget and submitted to school board with recommendations for hiring, capital expenditures and cost-saving initiatives.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Researched and incorporated new educational trends and instructional strategies to optimize education effectiveness.
- Facilitated continued education for teaching staff through implementation of quality curriculum training and appropriation of necessary resources.
- Administered standardized tests to evaluate student performance and progress.
- Supported hiring, training, and disciplinary action in compliance with legal guidelines and requirements.
- Led meetings to convey policy changes, gather information and assess employee thoughts.
- Communicated policies and procedures to students and parents regarding student behavior.
- Encouraged interdepartmental and cross-functional teams collaboration in development and support of student activities, programs and lessons.
- Established positive, stimulating learning environment for students and exciting education-focused setting for teachers.
- Modeled expected and appropriate leadership to promote to teaching staff and administrative personnel positive interaction with students and families.
- Built productive relationships with parents of students facing difficult situations at school or at home.
- Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards.
- Established instructional practices driven through statistical performance data.
Middle School English Teacher
New Dimensions
Pomona, CA
08.2015 - 05.2016
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
- Led interesting and diverse group activities to engage students in course material.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Cultivated relationships with parents for complete support network.
- Completed in-service and additional training to maintain professional growth.
- Taught students how to express ideas in detail.
- Prepared comprehensive English curriculum for multiple classes.
- Worked with other teachers to support struggling students and provide thorough help to rectify comprehension issues.
- Coordinated theme days for classes to encourage interest in reading, resulting in significant increase in reading scores.
Student Teacher
The School Of Arts And Enterprise
Pomona, CA
06.2015 - 08.2015
- Planning curriculum and instruction in the classroom
- Use of IEPs (Individualized Education Program) to plan integrating students with special needs
- Incorporated engaging texts to enhance literacy skills and foster a fun, inclusive, and engaging learning environment
- Established a process to critically analyze subject topics to enhance appreciation of the material from a critical eye
- Enforced both classroom and administration rules and policies at all times.
- Stood in for teachers to supervise classes, deliver lessons and administer tests.
- Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
- Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teaching staff and students.
- Observed and participated in special learning opportunities to expand horizons and learn different approaches.
- Investigated different teaching materials and techniques to understand strengths and weaknesses.
Middle School English Teacher
New Dimensions
Pomona, CA
08.2011 - 12.2012
- Planning curriculum and instruction in the classroom
- Integrated literacy strategies into classroom instruction to advance learner comprehension and reading fluency
- Use instructional planning, strategies, materials, and student engagement approaches that support students of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, strengths, and challenges
- Provide regular and frequent feedback to students regarding their progress
- Manage classroom routines and procedures
- Organized a debate team and served as a coach and moderator.
Teacher, Head
The International School of, Choueifat
Amman
08.2008 - 12.2009
- Conducted classroom observations and formal feedback
- Conducted performance reviews of teachers in coordination withthe Academic Quality Controllers
- Assigning teachers to classes and grade levels
- Screened and evaluated teacher applicants
- Collaborated in screening teacher applicants for regional SABISheadquarters
- Effectively managing and training teachers
- Monitored, reviewed, and analyzed student progress using the
- SABIS Academic Monitoring System (SABISAMS)
- Collaborated with the Academic Quality Controllers and
- Department Heads to devise action plans for struggling students
- Taught 9th-12th grade Literature using the SABIS teachingmethodology; point system
- Promoted excellence, equality, and high expectation for allstudents
- Deployed resources to achieve the school's aims and objectives
- Carried out day-to-day management, organization, andadministration
- Worked effectively with the school's Senior Administration.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
Jordan University
Amman, Jordan1998
Skills
- Student Counseling
- Rule Enforcement
- Budget Recommendation
- Instructional Methods Development
- Positive Learning Environment
- Instructional Leadership
- Student Achievement
- Data-Driven Instruction
- Common Core Learning Standards
- Group Facilitation and Presentations
- School Event Coordination
- School Community Relations
Certification
- California Basic Educational Skills (CBEST), Pass, 2005
- CSET English Subtest I, II,& IV, Pass, 2015
- Certified in Positive Discipline Classroom/ School Strategies By Sakina Counseling, 2014 & 2019
- Youth Mental Health First Aid, 2019
Affiliations
Continuity in Crisis: Prepare for the Remainder of the Academic Year to Be Online for Administrators, 2020 K-6 Project Based Learning, 2019 Equitable Services for Private Schools under ESSA, 2019 Differentiating Writing Instruction and Writing Across the Curriculum, 2019 Administrative Leaders in Independent and Private Schools, 2018 ISNA Education Forum, 2017 Danielson Framework August 2016 Higher Order Thinking Skills K-5, 2015 "True Leadership Matters" SABIS, 2009
Languages
Arabic
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Middle School English Teacher
New Dimensions
08.2015 - 05.2016
Student Teacher
The School Of Arts And Enterprise
06.2015 - 08.2015
Principal
Quba Islamic School - New Dimensions
01.2013 - Current
Middle School English Teacher
New Dimensions
08.2011 - 12.2012
Teacher, Head
The International School of, Choueifat
08.2008 - 12.2009
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
Jordan University
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